#b23b1b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #b23b1b is composed of 69.8% red, 23.1% green and 10.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 66.9% magenta, 84.8% yellow and 30.2% black. It has a hue angle of 12.7 degrees, a saturation of 73.7% and a lightness of 40.2%. #b23b1b color hex could be obtained by blending #ff7636 with #650000. Closest websafe color is: #993333.

    • R 70
    • G 23
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 67
    • Y 85
    • K 30
    CMYK color chart

#b23b1b color description : Dark red.

#b23b1b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #b23b1b has RGB values of R:178, G:59, B:27 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.67, Y:0.85, K:0.3. Its decimal value is 11680539.

Hex triplet b23b1b #b23b1b
RGB Decimal 178, 59, 27 rgb(178,59,27)
RGB Percent 69.8, 23.1, 10.6 rgb(69.8%,23.1%,10.6%)
CMYK 0, 67, 85, 30
HSL 12.7°, 73.7, 40.2 hsl(12.7,73.7%,40.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 12.7°, 84.8, 69.8
Web Safe 993333 #993333
CIE-LAB 42.268, 46.846, 44.203
XYZ 20.123, 12.674, 2.424
xyY 0.571, 0.36, 12.674
CIE-LCH 42.268, 64.408, 43.337
CIE-LUV 42.268, 94.633, 30.825
Hunter-Lab 35.601, 38.592, 20.884
Binary 10110010, 00111011, 00011011

Color Schemes with #b23b1b

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Alternatives to #b23b1b

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#b23b1b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #b23b1b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#b23b1b;}
.background {background-color:#b23b1b;}
.border {border:1px solid #b23b1b;}

Shades and Tints of #b23b1b

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #080301 is the darkest color, while #fef7f6 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #b23b1b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6b6462 is the less saturated color, while #ca2d03 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #b23b1b is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #5b5b5b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6c554e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #776b30 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #866619 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b64145 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8c5a28 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #96561a Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b53f35 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population